Jill Health Weight Loss Program:
Side Effect Management for Heartburn/acid reflux
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We want to thank you for choosing Jill Health. This webpage overviews the most important information about the calcium carbonate (Tums) in your relief kit:
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Tums is an antacid used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach. The active ingredient in Tums is calcium carbonate and it works by neutralizing the heartburn-causing acid in your esophagus and stomach on contact, which provides fast relief.
To use Tums, chew 1-2 tablets as needed, as directed by your healthcare provider. Do not take more than 8000 mg in 24 hours. If you are experiencing more than 1 episode/week or symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks or worsen, contact our medical team.
Tums is to be taken only on an as needed basis and as directed by your healthcare provider. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
Store Tums at room temperature in a dry place away from light and moisture. Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Do not use Tums if it has expired or if the packaging is damaged. Properly dispose of any unused medication according to your local regulations.
Remember, this medication is just for you. Side effects can occur, but not everyone gets them.
Most common side effects:
Tums is very well tolerated and most people have little to no side effects.
Uncommon but serious side effects:
Signs and symptoms of milk-alkali syndrome: The milk-alkali syndrome is a rare but serious side effect that can happen if you take too much calcium carbonate and become dehydrated or have kidney problems. It can cause high levels of calcium in your blood, which can lead to kidney damage. If you experience any symptoms of this syndrome, such as a rash, hives, or trouble breathing, seek medical attention right away.
Signs and symptoms of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis): rash, hives, trouble breathing or swelling of face lips, tongue and/or throat with difficulty swallowing. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical attention right away.
Tums is contraindicated if you have
Warnings:
Alcohol:
Drinking alcohol can cause heartburn by making the lower esophageal sphincter relax. This is the muscle that connects your esophagus to your stomach. When it relaxes, stomach acid can reflux into your esophagus and cause heartburn. Tums is designed to treat heartburn when it occurs, but it is not intended to be used before or while drinking alcohol to prevent heartburn.
Drug interactions:
Tums may interact with other medications and it is advised to separate Tums administration from other drugs by 2-4 hours.
Tums may decrease the absorption and effect of:
Drugs that may increase the absorption and effect of Tums include:
Taking Tums with digoxin can increase the effects of digoxin on the heart and cause abnormal heart rhythms. Talk to our medical team before taking Tums if you are taking digoxin.
How to get your prescription:
Once your kit is ready you can either pick it up at our on site location (75 Montpelier St, Brampton, ON., L6Y 6H4) or have your medication delivered monthly to your home for free. We ship across Canada to all regions except for: New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Prince Edward Island, Nunavut, and Yukon. Once your order has been processed, you’ll be provided with a tracking number and can expect your delivery within 2-5 days.
How to get a refill:
If you require a refill of your Tums, you can email the pharmacy team at pharmacy@jillhealth.ca, or by reach them by phone at 905-291-7970 to request a refill. Please do so 1 week before your next refill is due to ensure you receive your medication on time.
Follow up:
We hope that our side effect management kit helps with any symptoms you are experiencing. If symptoms persist, please reach out to our medical team for further evaluation.
How soon should I expect relief?
Relief time may vary for each individual, but Tums works immediately by neutralizing acid on contact and provides fast relief from heartburn and upset stomach.
What do I do if I do not experience symptom relief or my symptoms worsen?
If symptoms persist or worsen, please reach out to our medical team for further evaluation. Contact information is provided in Section 12: Contact Us. If symptoms worsen please visit your nearest care centre or emergency department.
For general questions, you can reach us at: hello@jill.health or by chatting with us on our website.
If you have questions about your prescription or dosage, you can contact our partner pharmacy, ScaleRx, at pharmacy@jillhealth.ca or by phone at 905-291-7970. You can also pick up the prescription directly from them, at Unit 400-2620 Bristol Cir, Oakville, ON L6H 6Z7. Please call ahead first.
For other medical questions, like side effects, log into your account and head to the Medical Chat tab.
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“I’ve lost 30 lbs in the past two months. It’s really easy to inject (and doesn’t hurt) and it has completely curbed my cravings. Now I eat to fuel myself. Another 70 lbs to go but I’m feeling excited about my weight loss for the first time.”
”The program has stopped my bored snacking – I used to have trouble saying no to treats during the work day and after dinner. Now I’m better able to manage my appetite, and combined with starting to go to the gym and being more careful about what I eat at meals, I’m losing about one pound a week. I’m thinking this is the last diet I’m going to have to do. Hopefully ever.”
”After struggling with weight loss my entire life, and not having a primary doctor I could speak with, I came across Jill Health online. After a short wait, I had my blood taken, results looked after, and an appointment to go over everything with their team. I am now at the beginning of a new journey to see if science (medication), a dedicated dietician, and hard work will finally get me where I need to be.I have nothing but positive things to say about every interaction I have had with their team so far. I had a difficult time finding reviews when I was first looking into this company, so I wanted to make sure others looking at their weight loss program could find mine!”
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